Tips for submitting letters to the editor or op-eds

Keep it short: Newspapers are most likely to publish letters to
the editor that are short and make one succinct point (that is
supported with facts or quotes from validators!). Check the
newspaper you’re submitting to for a word limit. If you can’t find a
limit, keep it to 150 words or fewer.

Write from your own voice: Your piece is more likely to get
published if it comes from your voice. Don’t be afraid to tell your
story and to appeal to the audience from the heart as well as
the head.

Submit it to the newspaper: Submit the letter directly to the
newspaper (most newspapers have an online submissions page) and
follow up by phone or email if you don’t get a response within a
week or two. Put the letter in the body of the email to make it easy
for the editorial staff to read. As you submit your letter, don’t
miss an opportunity to build a relationship with staff.